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Ceramics
The DAC Ceramics Program is designed to create a supportive atmosphere where students learn from each other. Advanced students are welcome in any class to work on improving their skills. Instructors provide self-paced demos throughout class time and will work with students based on their interests in learning wheel, hand building, sculpture or figurative work. Please note the specialties provided in each description. Instructors also provide proper glazing, decoration techniques and most importantly developing your artistic expression.
- The DAC’s 1,400 square foot ceramics studio provides a slab roller, extruder, 12 wheels and ample space for hand building.
Class List and Registration Page
Classes may state unavailable online 3 days before the class starts, but there may still be spaces available. Call the DAC Registration Office at 512-974-4040 to see if you can register during this time frame over the phone.
The DAC is committed to the City of Austin’s goal of equitably reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. By adopting sustainable practices throughout our operations and programming, the DAC empowers artists to contribute positively to environmental stewardship. Learn more about the City of Austin’s Climate Equity Plan.
Meet The Instructors
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Ashley Dodd Ashley Dodd, also known as Earthy Ashley, has explored a variety of ceramic techniques since 2008 ranging, from hand-building to wheel throwing, altering her pieces into organic forms. She loves sharing the meditative experience of working with clay, as well as offering problem-solving and tips and tricks. |
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Katie PalomaresKatie grew up amongst the sandstone walls of northern Arizona in and has had her hands deep in dirt all her life. She first fell in love with clay as a therapeutic outlet at her local community studio, the Tucson Clay Co-Op, in 2015. After moving to Austin in 2018, Katie decided to dive a little deeper into the pottery world by starting an artist residency at Dougherty Arts Center. This inspired her to commit to clay full-time and is grateful for the supportive Austin community. She currently works as a studio assistant at Mud Studio, instructs ceramics classes at Dougherty Arts Center and sells her work at pop-ups, online, and local Austin shops. |
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HR WrightHR is not a department, but the ceramicist behind Stay Unstill Ceramics. Hailing originally from Western New York, HR has traveled around the country working for nonprofits and making varied types of art. She has been here, there, and everywhere, truly living the idea of staying unstill, focusing on creating pottery with a purpose. With 10 years of clay experience and a passion for combining form and function, HR is spreading her love of mud to students at the DAC. |
